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    White Pines Park & Lake

    4.3 (29 reviews)

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    So peaceful
    AmErica A.

    My family and I were up here for Memorial Day Weekend. We rented an Airbnb at Camp Connell with a few other family members. Since our check-in was not until 4PM we decided to come up early and hang out at the lake. I am so glad we did. This is a really nice lake. Lots of benches and bbq pits. There's a large playground, tennis courts and basketball court. They even have cornhole, you just bring your own bean bags. Parking is plentiful and really close to the lake so it's super convenient. There were lots of people on the lake in kayaks, paddle boards and inner tubes. The lake is surrounded by large sequoias, so it feels like you've stepped way out of the City. There was also a lot of people fishing and actually catching fish. So much to do and such a beautiful place to do it. I swear we even caught a bald eagle flying overhead with a fish in it's talons. Also, I don't know if it was just the time of year we visited but there were so many butterflies and so many variations and colors of them, it was quite special. Especially since we had our 2 year old granddaughter with us whom thought she was dancing with them and holding conversation with them..lol! Bathroom was clean. The park is maintained by volunteers so please make sure to pick after yourself and help ensure this park preserved in it's natural beauty. We'll be back!

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    Erik B.

    First time here & man this place is so beautiful & clean! Definitely recommend regardless of the drive! Wish i would have got here earlier to get a spot in the beach area. Overall 10/10 !

    Jessica W.

    Great place for a gathering or some kayaking or floating on the tube in the lake. Plenty of picnic tables and bbq's. Bring chairs if you want to just sit in the sand area and have a picnic! Beautiful hidden lake!

    White pines lake
    Ka'Neki M.

    The town and lake are the perfect mountain country experience. We found a spot near the water and stayed all day. There wasn't a lot of people and everyone we did meet were so nice. They don't have trash bins near the tables and grill, everyone just knew to pick up afterwards and place of garbage in the bins near the restrooms. We saw a Bald Eagle here and my friend swam with a bear the day before. We paddle boarded all day with the beautiful weather and nature surrounding us.

    Karen A.

    This is a beautiful lake with plenty of trees for shade. You can bring your non-motorized sports: rafts, kayak, canoe, paddle board, etc. they have quite a few picnic tables and places to BBQ. There is a playground, basketball court, volleyball sand pit, and horseshoes (bring your own). It is absolutely beautiful here. If you need tackle or bait for fishing, there's a little shop, Ebbett's Pass Sporting Goods, about 20 yards after the exit. Great place to take your kids!

    Wild Sierra Flora
    D.wight L.

    I kinda ran into this lake/area whilst trying to find a good few hours hike. Scoped out the Arnold Rim Trail and the trailhead happens to be next to this lake, as well as the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. So I ended up having 3 things to explore in one shot. Score! The lake itself isn't really that impressive. First it is man made, so it lacks that inherent natural beauty. But with pine trees all around it, it can easily pass for an alpine lake. I've been twice and the water seemed cleaner during the snowier months. During the summers, there is just a lot more action going on, fishing/boating. There is a trail around the lake but it doesn't completely go around. So there is no natural "loop". There is good hiking to be done here, but you have to venture out to the many fire roads that surround this area. Many elevate and is a worthy workout. This has to be a pretty new public area because it is pretty clean and just doesn't show as much wear and tear as other public parks. The picnic areas are immaculate and are well designed into the landscape. A nice asset for this mountain town.

    Map of the lake, keep in mid there is a hiking trail
    Lulu H.

    We've been coming to Arnold for years and about 2 mos sho found this lake. - free parking - there is two different parking lots as well as road parking, there is a parking lot near the Moose Lodge make sure you park on the lots for the lake. A lot of seating/ tables and picnic areas. The beach area is big, however if you go on a crowded day there is limited seating there.

    Day at the lake.
    Rawley D.

    Nice little beach. Can get crowded. I had my dog, but he was always next to me. There are picnic tables Across the lake is a rope swing. Fun for a weekday outing

    The lake on a semi overcast day.
    Laura C.

    We were on the way up to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for camping, and wanted to stop somewhere along the way to fish and make lunch. Did a quick Google search and White Pines Lake seemed pretty ideal - just a few miles from the campsite and the pictures looked nice. Bear in mind this is for the 4th of July weekend. Parking was easy - perhaps it was still early in the day as later on the parking lot became full. I noticed there was another lot on the other side of the lake with plenty of parking, so drive around if you're not able to find a spot. I was actually expecting this place to be a little more secluded, with less families, but there was a decent amount of people ranging from young adults to families to just people wanting to fish. The place felt like a cross between your local city park and somewhere that's more nature-ry. Yes, I said nature-ry. It is a nice little lake (not huge) surrounded by tall trees. There's a basketball court, volleyball court, and at least one playground structure. A number of picnic tables were available and some have BBQ pits. There is an area with a fairly large BBQ pit - if you have a bunch of food, that would be the place to cook it. You might even be able to get away with roasting a pig on there, assuming you had a way to prop the sucker up :) We tried to fish briefly, but I'm not sure if this is the best place to catch fish. The water was rather shallow where we were, so we gave up rather quickly. We also didn't know what the heck we were doing, so that was another reason we called it quits. When your lure gets stuck up in the trees, it's time to go. Overall, it's a nice place to spend some time and White Pines Lake has something for everyone - scenery, fishing, picnicking, BBQ'ing, hiking, kayaking, playgrounds, small beach, etc. There's even a logging museum. Not a bad place to check out on the way up to Big Trees.

    You can see the kayakers in background on lake as my grandson plays

    Nice little lake and park I've been going for 5 years now recently spent 3 days with my grandson and nephew both had tons of fun

    Beautiful day at the lake.

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    Great place to hike, kayak, fish and just hang out. It is a beautiful lake, no matter what season you come to visit.

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    Beautiful lake and facilities, we had such an amazing time here. Clean and safe and perfect for families

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    It's a diamond in the rough, absolutely a hidden treasure. Walk around the lake daily with my dog.

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    Beautiful, clean lake, beach area. The water was so nice and relaxing. We will be back!

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    Lots of nice beach area, hiking, frisbee golf, fishing, and just general fun on the lake with swimming, inflatables, etc.

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    Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    4.6
    (388 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Beautiful park! We hiked around the North Grove and it was wonderful. The park is one of the most…read morewell maintained parks I have experienced. There is also a cute food truck near the visitor center that had the best garlic fries I have ever had. North Grove was really great for families with smaller kids. The hike wasn't too strenuous. We did the Overlook trail and it was around 2 miles. The kids had a few stops for snacks along the way but overall it was great for them.

    Giant trees, wild mushroom, snow cover paths, and wild stuff animals - it was an adventure…read more -been wanted to check out the "GIANTS" and they didn't disappoint. I guess January is the most awesome time to visit. Whether was nice and warm, with snow play still available in the parking lot and on the trails. Perfect day to be outdoor. -Park is very well kept and accessible for all. The North Cove Trail was a walk in the pak with stunning display of different trees. Look carefully, wild mushroom has been inoculated and is ready for their debuted. -Visitor center and ranger were very informative. -Pro tip: if your family is the outdoorsy type, buy a California State Park Pass - include entrance to this place and you can skip the line when visiting on a busy weekend....

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    Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    "All was quiet in the deep dark wood. The squirrel found a nut and the nut was good."--Julia Donaldson
    "All was quiet in the deep dark wood. The squirrel found a nut and the nut was good."--Julia Donaldson
    Berrys from a female yew tree which grow in the grove.

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    Berrys from a female yew tree which grow in the grove.
    Sierra Nevada Adventure Co

    Sierra Nevada Adventure Co

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    Great shop right on Hwy 4, in the middle of Arnold. They open at 8, and Bear Valley opens at 9…read more So get there at opening, and drive the 30 minutes. You can be first in line when the lifts open! There were several families there, but service was fast and efficient, and we were on our way in no time. The equipment was in decent shape. They have full Rossi rental packages. The boots were comfortable if not a little basic. The skis were in good condition. Everything looked fairly new. The poles were a little cheap, but who cares--they're just sticks right? We also got a demo package. Nicer Rossi boots plus Atomic skis. The previous week I tried the premium Rossi skis somewhere else, but these Atomics were hot. After I returned them, he offered to sell me a new pair that were on sale. Not this time, but I was tempted. The staff was friendly and knowledgable, without being overbearing or know it all. The were fast too. They sped us through our paperwork, we paid up front, and returned our stuff by 5:30 day of. Great experience overall!

    SNAC is the best! They went absolutely out of their way to help us when we were in a tight spot…read moreduring the recent storms, going way above and beyond to make sure our family was safe. They have the best rental game in town, are so knowledgeable and friendly, and are locals. Hit them up in the winter -- or summer -- if you need gear or some local insight. Could not be more grateful for their whole team!

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    Worry-free loading and unloading of 4 adult kayaks in our pickup truck.
    Worry-free loading and unloading of 4 adult kayaks in our pickup truck.
    Sierra Nevada Adventure Co
    Sierra Nevada Adventure Co

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